Vero Beach, Florida vs. Lake Forest, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, Illinois is 65.5% more expensive than Vero Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $82,773 in Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Vero Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Vero Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Vero Beach, Florida
Vero Beach, FL vs. Lake Forest, IL
Compared to Vero Beach, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  253.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher